Year 2/3 Teacher

Step Teachers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A teacher recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Part-time Year 2/3 Teacher to start in January 2026. The school offers a nurturing environment promoting high standards and inclusive education. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, adapting strategies for diverse needs, and assessing pupil progress. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status and experience with KS1 and lower KS2 students. This role includes weekly PAYE payments and access to various perks, including health and wellness services.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Proven experience teaching Year 2 and Year 3 pupils.
• Strong understanding of SEND support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons using pre-prepared plans.
• Adapt teaching strategies for diverse learning.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching KS1 and lower KS2

Understanding of inclusive teaching strategies

Classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to inspire learners

Commitment to professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2/3 Teacher – Part-time, long-term temporary position starting January 2026 (no planning required) This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Year 2/3 Teacher to join a school that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with strong leadership and a committed staff team working together to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages personal development and academic progress.

Duties as Year 2/3 Teacher:

• Deliver engaging lessons for Year 2 and Year 3 pupils using pre-prepared plans
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils with diverse learning requirements
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to whole-school initiatives
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguarding at all times

Ideal Year 2/3 Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching KS1 and lower KS2 pupils
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and SEND support
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undertaken rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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